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January 25, 2008
On Monday, January 28, 2008, the State of the Union Address will take place in the United States Capitol at approximately 9:00 p.m. The Capitol Square will be restricted to authorized pedestrians at 6:00 p.m.
January 18, 2008
At approximately 1:00 p.m., U.S. Capitol Police officers observed a white male walking south on First St., NE from D St., NE, carrying a shotgun and a sword. USCP officers quickly apprehended the subject and he was transported to U.S. Capitol Police Headquarters at 119 D St., NE for processing.
December 13, 2007
On Friday, December 14, 2007, the United States Capitol Police will host the 8th Annual Holiday Party for sixty Birney children.
December 5, 2007
A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment against a U.S. Capitol Police Officer, Karen E. Emory, 36, of Waldorf, Maryland, charging her with one misdemeanor count of Willfully Injuring or Committing Any Depredation Against Any Property of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jeffrey A. Taylor and U.S. Capitol Police Chief Phillip D. Morse, Sr.
September 15, 2007
USCP made 189 arrests at the US Capitol for individuals who crossed police lines and attempted to enter secure areas near the Capitol. One felony arrest for Possession of an Incendiary Device.
July 20, 2007
On Thursday, July 19, 2007, a United States Capitol Police officer had an interaction with Congressman Christopher Shays on the West Front of the Capitol wherein the Congressman acted in a manner that was inappropriate.
June 29, 2007
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| Public Information Office | |
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On Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m., PBS’ A Capitol Fourth Concert will be broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
June 8, 2007
The following security measures will be implemented as part of continued efforts by the U.S. Capitol Police to enhance security within the Capitol complex. These measures are precautionary, and are not predicated on any known threats.
May 22, 2007
On Sunday, May 27, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 11, 2007
The twenty-sixth annual National Peace Officer’s Memorial Service will be held on the West Front of the Capitol at Noon on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.